In the warm afterglow of Christmas, it’s easy to start making New Year resolutions. Cut out the Danish with the morning coffee. Take a walk every day. Perhaps even cut down on using the internet.
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All posts tagged: savings
Trusts – and why they are not just for the wealthy
If you are considering where you want your wealth to go when you are no longer around to spend it, it might be time to think about setting up a trust.
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False economies – mistakes we make with money
The old expression penny wise, pound foolish is not recognised as an economic principle. The fact is that looking after small sums and being careful with everyday expenses can help us build up a bigger stock of pounds, to invest and enjoy.
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How to get returns on your cash – without tying it up
The latest official figures show the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation remained stable at 2.4% for October. The value of the pound in your pocket is not falling as fast as earlier in the year.
But what about the pound in your savings account? Is there anything you can do to stop it being whittled away by inflation?
The answer is ‘yes’.
What is a Care ISA and will it happen?
It should come as no surprise that we are heading into a care crisis. More of us are living longer, but sadly we will not all stay in the peak of health while we do so.
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